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Kothamangalam, Kerala
Kothamangalam, , is a municipality in Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. The town is in the foothills of the Western Ghats, and is a part of the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency. The town serves as the headquarters of a taluk and a municipality of the same name. Geography Kothamangalam is situated in the eastern part of the Ernakulam district. According to the division of the geographical regions of Kerala, Kothamangalam is in a mid-land region. The general topography is hilly. The Periyar, the largest river in Kerala, flows through the taluk. There are dams built across the Periyar at Edamalayar, Lower Periyar, and Bhoothathankettu for hydroelectricity generation and irrigation purposes. The current Kothamangalam region was historically known as Malakhachira (). Kothamangalamar, a small river which flows through the town joins Kaliyar and Thodupuzhayar to form the Muvattupuzhayar, which is the second largest river in Ernakulam. Demographics According to the 2011 Census ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Town
A town is a human settlement. Towns are generally larger than villages and smaller than cities, though the criteria to distinguish between them vary considerably in different parts of the world. Origin and use The word "town" shares an origin with the German word , the Dutch word , and the Old Norse . The original Proto-Germanic word, *''tūnan'', is thought to be an early borrowing from Proto-Celtic *''dūnom'' (cf. Old Irish , Welsh ). The original sense of the word in both Germanic and Celtic was that of a fortress or an enclosure. Cognates of ''town'' in many modern Germanic languages designate a fence or a hedge. In English and Dutch, the meaning of the word took on the sense of the space which these fences enclosed, and through which a track must run. In England, a town was a small community that could not afford or was not allowed to build walls or other larger fortifications, and built a palisade or stockade instead. In the Netherlands, this space was a garden, mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edamalayar
Edamalayar or Idamalayar is one of the major tributaries of the Periyar river, the longest river in Kerala state south India. Idamalayar Dam is situated in this river. It originates in the Anamalais of Kerala's Ernakulam district, and flows into Tamil Nadu. It re-enters Kerala near Malakkappara, and flows into the Idamalayar Dam. It joins the Periyar near Kuttampuzha. See also * Periyar River - Main river Other major tributaries of Periyar river *Muthirapuzha River *Mullayar *Cheruthoni *Perinjankutti Perinjankutti River is one of the major tributaries of the Periyar River, the longest river in Kerala state of south India. See also * Periyar River - Main river Other major tributaries of Periyar river *Muthirapuzha River *Mullayar *Cheruth ... Rivers of Ernakulam district Periyar (river) {{India-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muvattupuzha (Lok Sabha Constituency)
Muvattupuzha was a Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala. Assembly segments Muvattupuzha Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments: #Kunnathunad #Piravom #Muvattupuzha #Kothamangalam #Kanjirappally #Poonjar #Palai Members of Parliament As Meenachil in Thiru-Kochi *1952: P. T. Chacko, Indian National Congress *1953 (by-election): George Thomas Kottukapally, Indian National Congress As Muvattupuzha *1957: George Thomas Kottukapally, Indian National Congress *1962: Cherian J. Kappan, Indian National Congress *1967: P. P. Esthose, Communist Party of India (Marxist) *1971: C. M. Stephen, Indian National Congress *1977: George J. Matthew, Kerala Congress *1980: George Joseph Mundackal, Independenthttp://parliamentofindia.nic.in/lsdeb/ls12/ses4/01090399.htm Obituary *1984: George Joseph Mundackal, Kerala Congress (Joseph) *1989: P. C. Thomas, Kerala Congress (Mani) *1991: P. C. Thomas, Kerala Congress (Mani) *1996: P. C. Thomas, Kerala Congress (Mani) *19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idukki (Lok Sabha Constituency)
Idukki Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 20 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in the Indian state of Kerala. Assembly segments Idukki Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments: Members of Parliament As Peermade As Idukki Election results General election 2019 General election 2014 See also * Idukki district * List of Constituencies of the Lok Sabha * Indian general election, 2014 (Kerala) * 2014 Indian general election Notes References External links * Election Commission of India The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body. It was established by the Constitution of India to conduct and regulate elections in the country. Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the power of superintendence, di ...: https://web.archive.org/web/20081218010942/http://www.eci.gov.in/StatisticalReports/ElectionStatistics.asp 2019 General Election Idukki Constituency Live Results {{DEFAULT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 Census Of India
The 2011 Census of India or the 15th Indian Census was conducted in two phases, house listing and population enumeration. The House listing phase began on 1 April 2010 and involved the collection of information about all buildings. Information for National Population Register (NPR) was also collected in the first phase, which will be used to issue a 12-digit unique identification number to all registered Indian residents by Unique Identification Authority of India. The second population enumeration phase was conducted between 9 and 28 February 2011. Census has been conducted in India since 1872 and 2011 marks the first time biometric information was collected. According to the provisional reports released on 31 March 2011, the Indian population increased to 1.21 billion with a decadal growth of 17.70%. Adult literacy rate increased to 74.04% with a decadal growth of 9.21%. The motto of the census was 'Our Census, Our future'. Spread across 28 states and 8 union territories, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayavana
Ayavana is a panchayath in Eranakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is situated 8 km away from Muvattupuzha on the banks of river Kaliyar. Ayavana panchayath includes Anchelpetty, Kakkattoor, Kalampoor, Enanalloor, Kavakkad, Karimattom etc. Economy Rubber, pineapple, and coconut The coconut tree (''Cocos nucifera'') is a member of the palm tree family ( Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus ''Cocos''. The term "coconut" (or the archaic "cocoanut") can refer to the whole coconut palm, the seed, or the ... are the main cultivations of this village. Schools Ayavana Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, Ayavana Sree Narayana UP School, Enanalloor South Ayavana Panchayat LPS, Kalampoor Govt. LPS, Karimattom Govt. LPS and Ayavana Sacred Heart LPS are the main schools in the Panchayath Religion There are a number of temples, churches, and mosques here. People from all religions live together. Kalampoor Bhagavathy Shastha Temple, Thrik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muvattupuzha
Muvattupuzha () is a town in the midlands directly to the east of Kochi in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. It is located about from downtown Kochi, and is a growing urban centre in central Kerala. The town is also the starting point of the Muvattupuzhayar (Muvattupuzha river), which is a confluence formed by three rivers: the Thodupuzhayar, Kaliyar, and Kothayar. Muvattupuzha is bordered by the Kottayam district on the southern side and the Idukki district on the eastern side. Muvattupuzha lies on the intersection between MC Road and National Highway 49, about from the district capital Ernakulam. Muvattupuzha is located from Thodupuzha, from Koothattukulam, and away from Arakuzha. It is the second biggest commercial center of the district and one of the biggest in the central part of the state. There are two major malls: Canton Mall & Grand Central Mall. Etymology The town is named after the Muvattupuzha river that flows through it. The name is made up of thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thodupuzha
Thodupuzha (തൊടുപുഴ) is a municipal town located in Idukki district, Kerala, India, that covers an area of . It lies on the banks of Thodupuzha river, which merges with the Kaliyar and Kothamangalam rivers at Muvattupuzha to form the Muvattupuzha river. Thodupuzha is from Kottayam, from Kattappana and south east of Kochi. Thodupuzha is from the state capital, Trivandrum. The geographical classification of the Thodupuzha Region is ''Malanad'' or ''Keezhmalanad.'' Thodupuzha is the largest town in Idukki district and is a main commercial center. The town is being modernized with the help of a program sponsored by the World Bank. It was once part of Travancore. The Thodupuzha municipality area is characterized by abundant vegetation. Etymology The place was named ''Thodupuzha'' by Elasamprathi Narayana Varma from two words: ''thodu'' () and ''puzha'' (). It is believed that the stream developed into a river, and the town on the banks of the river came to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vannappuram
Vannappuram is a village in the Idukki district of state Kerala in India . The village is in the highland regions 28 km east of Muvattupuzha Town and lies north of the Kaliyar River. Demographics the India census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring, recording and calculating information about the members of a given population. This term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common censuses in ... records Vannappuram had a population of 27449 with 13792 males and 13657 females. References {{Reflist Villages in Idukki district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adimali
Adimali is a town in the Idukki district of Kerala, India. National Highway 185 (NH 185) is a highway in India running from Adimali to Kumily through Kattappana and ends in Adoor in Kerala. Adimaly is located on the National Highway 49 (India), National Highway 49, now NH 85, known as Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway , earlier known as the Kochi Madhura Highway (India) connecting Kochi and Madurai (or the old Alwaye Munnar road), India. From Adimaly, it is only 27 kilometers to Munnar, which is a famous hill station. The waterfalls Cheeyappara, Adimali waterfalls and Valara are located nearby. Pepper and cocoa cultivation is the main agricultural activity of this place. The Ponmudi Dam (294 meter length) was constructed in 1963 across the Panniar river, nearly 15 km southeast of Adimali, on the way to Rajakkad.Thopramkudy is the nearest town. Adimali is known for its proximity to Munnar and natural environment. Adimali has almost all the basic facilities like roads, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perumbavoor
Perumbavoor (, Malayalam: പെരുമ്പാവൂർ) is a historic place located at Bank of Periyar (Poorna River) in Ernakulam District in the Indian state of Kerala. It is a part of the Kochi metropolitan area It lies in the north-eastern tip of the Greater Cochin area and is also the headquarters of Kunnathunad Taluk. Perumbavoor is famed in the state for wood industries and small-scale industries. Ernakulam lies 30 km southwest of Perumbavoor. The town lies between Angamaly and Muvattupuzha on the Main Central Road (MC), which connects Thiruvananthapuram to Angamaly through the old Travancore part of Kerala. Perumbavoor lies in the banks of river Periyar. Perumbavoor has many immigrants from other parts of India, including West Bengal, Orissa, and Uttar Pradesh. Most work in the plywood or other industries. Tamils, Assamese and Nepalese have special colonies of their own. The state government and the Greater kochi development authority have plans to in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuttampuzha
Kuttampuzha is a village and gram panchayat in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala.2001 Village code=00087900 Situated 71km east of Kochi, Kuttampuzha panchayat is home to the 17.7% of total area of the Ernakulam District. The village has a large area under thick forest. There is a significant tribal population in the village (17.2% of total population). This village was part of Idukki district till 1998. Then the district borders were reorganised and the village was shifted to Ernakulam district. Following this Palakkad district became the largest district in Kerala followed by Idukki. This change also helped Ernakulam to share boundary with neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu, and to be a part of the Anamalai The Anamala or Anaimalai, also known as the Elephant Mountains, are a range of mountains in the southern Western Ghats of central Kerala ( Idukki district, Ernakulam district, Palakkad district, Thrissur district) and span the border of west ...s. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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